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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

I will do him justice and review my favorite album of his, “Sob Rock.”

Album Review: ‘Sob Rock’ by John Mayer

JOEY FRANKLIN March 23, 2023

I have been debating whether or not to write a “Top 10 John Mayer songs” list, but I don’t think I would ever be satisfied with how it turned out. So instead I will do him justice and review my favorite...

The cover brings as much feeling as the album itself

Album review: ‘Soundtracks For The Blind’ Swans, 1996

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer February 23, 2023

Score: 9.1/10 Swans have always been one of those bands to dive into areas of rock that no band has explored before. The band’s debut “Filth” in 1983 marked a period of the band where Michael...

Huey Lewis And the News hit a home run with their album Sports

Album Review: ‘Sports’ by Huey Lewis and the News

JOEY FRANKLIN February 21, 2023

What better way to celebrate the “Sports” edition of the Daily Evergreen than reviewing an album called “Sports”? This legendary album comes from the renowned San Francisco-based new wave group...

Album review: ‘Meteora’ Linkin Park, 2003.

Album review: ‘Meteora’ Linkin Park, 2003.

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer February 16, 2023

Score: 7.5/10 Recently, Linkin Park dropped a new single titled “Lost.” The band released the track to announce the upcoming 20th-anniversary edition of their 2003 album “Meteora.” The album...

Hellfire brings home the title for 2022 with an album cover to match

Album review: ‘Hellfire’ black midi, 2022

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer February 2, 2023

Score: 9.8/10 Out of all albums I listened to in 2022, two albums took the top spot for me. Black Country New Road’s “Ants From Up There” and black midi’s “Hellfire.” Both bands come...

An album for the ages and a cover for the people

Album/Artist Review: The Cars

JOEY FRANKLIN January 30, 2023

The Cars burst onto the scene in 1978 with their self-titled debut album, “The Cars.” This album is truly amazing, the band could have broken up or retired after their release of this album and it...

A beautiful cover for a beautiful album.

Album review: “Tourist History” Two Door Cinema Club, 2010

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer January 19, 2023

Mainstream music around the early 2010s saw an unusual trend. Certain songs from the depths of the indie and alternative scene randomly spiked up in popularity. Sleeper hits like “Sail” by AWOLNATION...

I ended the review by giving the album a perfect score.

Album review: “Around The Fur” Deftones, 1997

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer January 12, 2023

Score: 10/10 A while ago, I reviewed Deftones’ “White Pony.” I remarked on how its ebb and flow through chaos and bliss provides a balanced listen. The album and most of Deftones’ material break...

The band and theirs albums make for a beautiful listening experience.

Artist Spotlight: Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown

JOEY FRANKLIN January 12, 2023

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown is a blues-rock band from Tennessee that has released some of the best rock albums over the past couple of years. My introduction to the band came in high school when...

Swift announced Midnights back in August, and the album dropped Friday to mixed reactions from fans.

Album Review: ‘Midnights’ kicks off new, electric pop era for Taylor Swift

MIA PUZZO, Evergreen columnist October 27, 2022

It is safe to say that Taylor Swift is officially out of her “Folklore” era and is back with something a little more electrifying. The 11-time Grammy winner released her 10th album, “Midnights”...

“Ants From Up There” exceeds ecpectations, provides genrebending experience

Album Review: ‘Ants From Up There’ – Black Country, New Road

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer February 24, 2022

It has been over a year since Black Country, New Road entered the world of music with their new post-rock sound. The release of their debut, “For the first time,” launched the band into a wall of admiration...

Silk Sonic keeps listeners constantly on their toes without ruining the calm atmosphere their album creates.

Album review: ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ by Silk Sonic

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer November 17, 2021

For the past couple of years, Bruno Mars has been stagnant in terms of quality. Most of his work consists of average albums with maybe a gem here and there. The latest project he has been teasing,...

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